Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.